The Rescue diver course expands your knowledge of diving, increases your
level of diving skill, and makes you more aware of what is happening
around you in the diving environment.
Rescue Diver Certification is a prerequisite for the Divemaster rating, and the distinguished Master Scuba Diver
Certification. Most importantly, rescue training can help you save lives
and increase diving safety by preparing you to respond properly to
diving emergencies and near-emergencies.
To complete the course there are 12 basic scenarios to
be practiced in order to assist other divers, training in self-rescue
skills , and a class room portion which includes self study, lectures,
and a final exam.
Topic areas include: First aid for Diving Maladies, First Aid for Marine
injuries, Emergency procedures, Rescue equipment, Panic Syndrome,
Distress Recognition, Self- Rescue, Rescue Entries and approaches,
Transporting, Submerged Diver rescue, Missing Diver Procedures, In-water
Artificial Respiration, Equipment considerations, Rescue exits etc.
Course Duration
The Rescue course takes a minimum of 3 days but generally we ask that
you set aside at least 5-7 days so that weather and other circumstances
can be addressed.
Obtaining the proper materials and completing the self
study prior to starting the course can impact the time required in the
class room.
PREREQUISITES FOR ENTERING THE COURSE
To qualify for participation in the course, a person
must be at least 15 years of age (or 12 years of age for Junior Rescue
diver) and certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver. An individual who
does not hold this certification may take the course if he
can prove equivalent competency. Equivalency in this case would be
defined as proof of certification beyond entry level and a minimum of 20
logged dives, documenting experience in the area of deep and navigation.
CPR / FIRST AID TRAINING
We provide
First Aid / CPR training various courses including:
Prior to awarding the Rescue Diver rating to an individual,
the student must have
successfully completed a CPR/First Aid course within the past two years.
First Aid is a basic training course in cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and emergency care. The First Aid course is eight
hours in length.
Topics covered include:-
Primary Assessment, CPR, obstructed airway, bleeding, wounds and
bandaging, shock, illness assessment, stroke, allergic reactions etc.
MORE INFORMATION
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more information contact us.
